Food Habits Of Adolescents Research Articles

Food habits in adolescents: analysis of the current state

Food habits in adolescents: analysis of the current state

Association between lifestyle factors and hypertension control in Indonesian primary healthcare settings: A cross-sectional study.

A healthy lifestyle influences hypertension control. However, studies investigating the effects of lifestyle on hypertension remain elusive. This study aimed to analyse the association between lifestyle factors and hypertension control among patients with hypertension. This cross-sectional exploratory study was conducted from June to December 2022 among 265 patients with hypertension from the Pusat Kesehatan Masyarakat. The status of hypertension control was assessed by checking the serial blood pressure. The physical activity (PA) level, sleep quality, stress level and eating pattern were measured using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire; Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21; and 24-Hour Food Recall Questionnaire, Adolescent Food Habits Checklist and Emotional Eating Scale, respectively. Stepwise binary logistic regression and a generalised linear model were used for the statistical analysis. Approximately 72.2% of the participants had uncontrolled hypertension. The majority showed a low PA level (46%), normal stress level (94.7%), good sleep quality (80%), low caloric intake (95.5%), neutral food habit (55.5%) and low emotional eating (93.2%). Sex (P=0.030), age (P=0.018), PA level (P=0.011), sleep quality (P=0.032) and stress level (P=0.030) significantly influenced hypertension control. Specifically, moderate (odds ratio [OR]=5.868, 95% confidence interval [CI]=3.024-11.798, P=0.000) and vigorous PA levels (OR=2.188, 95% CI=1.026-4.678, P=0.042) were significantly associated with hypertension control. Moderate and vigorous PA levels are lifestyle factors that may play a role in controlling hypertension.

Severity of acne, stress, and food habits of medical students at Taif University, Saudi Arabia.

Stress and food habits seem to be associated with acne, but no study has been reported from in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to determine the association between the severity of acne, stress, and food habits of undergraduate medical students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 585 undergraduate medical students. Data was collected on students' demographics, academic year, and level. The Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) was utilized for a clinical evaluation of acne severity and an assessment of the presence and location of acne lesions. To assess respondents' stress, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was employed, and adolescent food habits checklist (AFHC) assessed the food habits. To test for statistical significance, Chi-squared test was used for qualitative data, whereas Mann-Whitney U test and, Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed for quantitative variables. The mean age of students was 21.16 ± 1.81 years, 53.5% were female and 53.8% were in the preclerkship academic level. Of these, 9.7%, 78.5%, and 11.8% had low, moderate, and high stress levels. The overall prevalence of acne was 88.2%; Mild, moderate, severe and very severe acne were present among 59%, 23.9%, 3.9% and 1.4% of students respectively. Female students had a significant higher percent of severe acne and students in preclerk ship years had significant higher mean AFHC scores. Students with severe stress had a significant higher mean GAGS score and lower mean AFHC scores. A significant positive correlation was found between GAGS scores and PSS. The high rates of stress and acne of the study's participants demand that medical students be given greater attention with regard to dermatology and psychiatric diseases.

O8-2 Effects of the HEPA Oblomov methodology on primary school children

BackgroundIf children are encouraged early in childhood to engage in a physically active lifestyle and if they are used to practice physical activity (PA) as children, they are likely to be more active as they grow up (Telama et al., 2014). Nevertheless, in Belgium, only 2% of children 6 to 9 years of age are able to reach PA international recommendations (Wijtzes et al., 2016). Fortunately, holistic school-focused initiatives can raise children's level of physical activity (Heath et al., 2012). Accordingly, the aim of the study was to scrutinise the influence of an innovative pedagogical approach on self-reported PA and lifestyle habits among elementary school children.Methods176 pupils (11-13) and 5 physical education (PE) teachers were recruited in the area of Liege. Those pupils took part in a 10 weeks intervention including one weekly session of PE. PE lessons are original since they combine High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), dramatization and health education. Assessments were performed before (T0), during (process analysis) and after the intervention (T1). Childrens' levels of PA were assessed with the PAQ-C, as their food habits were assessed with the Adolescent food habits Checklist. Children were also invited, before each session, to notify and share their good practices related to the health education activities proposed during the lesson.ResultsResults exposed significant improvements in self-reported PA (3,09 to 3,26 scores; p > 0,000). As we sort out results by gender, we noticed higher improvements among girls. In contrast, we observed a slight and non-significant decrease in children's food habits (13,88 to 13,55 scores; p = 0,24). On over 400 good practices collected, half were related to physical activity and hydration. By involving physical and psychosocial objectives, the study is expected to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of this teaching method on children.ConclusionAs Oblomov pedagogy seems to have the potential to generate health basic knowledge as well as pleasure of being physically active, it could be extended to other various settings such as obesity prevention. This method will also be shared with PE teachers in Belgium, as part of the PE curriculum reform in Belgium.

Importance of Food and Nutrition for Adolescents

A short review of importance of food and nutrition for adolescents is described. Adolescent food habits frequently run counter to the special nutritional needs of this age group. Importance and effect of nutrient supplements on physical and mental health is discussed

Association between osteoporosis Knowledge and Food Habits in Female University Students of Lahore

Background: Osteoporosis is a general metabolic disorder which causes many musculoskeletal issues and reduces the quality of life in the elderly population which usually progresses at the age between 30 to 40 years in both males and females. Recent studies suggested some of the associated factors like age, low bone mineral density, sex family history of fracture, less dietary intake of vitamin D, and abnormal thyroid function, these factors are the leading cause of osteoporosis especially in females. It is also indicated that along with other associated factors poor living style, malnutrition and the bad food habits leads to form osteoporosis which contributes in the loss of bone mass in post-menopausal stage of women Objective: To determine the association between osteoporosis knowledge and food habits in female university students of Lahore. Methodology: After the approval from the research committee of University an analytical cross sectional study was conducted using the Osteoporosis knowledge assessment tool (OKAT) &Adolescent food habits checklist tool (AFHC) to collect data from 138 students. The collection of data was carried by online Google forms because the university was closed due to the pandemic situation. Results: Mean knowledge score was found 9.9 with SD 4.8. Majority of the participants were found having average Knowledge good Knowledge (33.3% and 32.6%). Mean AFHC score was found 12.1 with SD±4.5. Increasing score indicates higher good food habits’ value and r value indicates that there is association between osteoporosis knowledge and food habits. Conclusion: This study concluded that there is a strong positive correlation between osteoporosis knowledge and food habits.

Adolescent Food Habits and Its Association with Overweight and Obesity among Female Students in Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia

Background: Adolescence is a period of extreme growth changes.Malnutrition along with the adolescencegrowth changes has significant effects for maternal and neonatal wellbeing. Bad sequences in the prenatalperiod and childbearing are the most important reason of deathsin adolescent girls aged 15–19 years. Aim: Toassess the overall dietary “Food Habits” of adolescent girls. Also, to assess the relationship between obesity,food habits and physical activity patterns in adolescents. Subjects and Method: A quantitative-correlationalresearch design was utilized. A Cluster random sampling strategy was used. The study conducted at sixmiddle and high schools, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The three sectors covered through two schools from eachsector.The survey was conducted among 593 female school students between November 2019 –January2020. The questionnaire contained two sections. Ethical approval obtained from the Education Departmentof Ministry of Education after obtaining approval from the College of Applied Medical Sciences Researchand Ethical Committee. Results: The mean of body mass index of the participants was 21.1±3.5. It wasclear that (23.6%) of the participants were underweight, while (67.1%) were within normal weight and(7.9%) were overweight and (1.4%) were obese. Near to half of the participants (47.1%) did not make anydaily activity.(19.2%)of the participants took supplementation medicine. Adolescent Food Habits Checklist(AFHC) Score was low between the schoolgirls. Conclusion: The current study reinforced that AdolescentFood Habits Checklist (AFHC) Score was at a low level among the schoolgirls. Near to half of the adolescentdid not make any daily physical training. While range of the physical activity was from (15-30) minutes perday.

The relationship between adolescents' nutrition literacy and food habits, and affecting factors.

The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between nutrition literacy (NL) and food habits (FH) in adolescents, and the factors affecting the relationship. The study used a cross-sectional design. The data were collected using socio-demographic information forms, the Adolescent Nutrition Literacy Scale (ANLS) and the Adolescent Food Habit Checklist (AFHC). The socio-demographic characteristics of adolescents were analysed using descriptive statistics, and the factors affecting NL and FH were determined using the t test, Mann-Whitney U test and ANOVA. The correlation between ANLS and AFHC scores was tested with correlation analysis, and linear regression analysis was employed to predict the change in the NL of adolescents at the level of FH. The study was conducted in the city of Izmir in Turkey. The study consisted of a total of 467 adolescents. There was a statistically significant relationship between NL of adolescents and their gender, education level of the father, grade, BMI values and daily lifestyle behaviours (DLB), as well as between their FH and DLB. There was a positive and significant relationship between ANLS and AFHC. The ANLS and its subscales were found to have a statistically significant effect on AFHC. According to the linear regression analysis, the nutritional habits of adolescents were found to be significantly affected by NL (β = 0·357). As ANLS scores increased, AFHC scores were determined to increase as well. This finding shows that the FH of adolescents have changed positively with increase in their NL.

Effect of a Short Nutritional Training Program on Nutrition Literacy and Food Habits in Adolescents

Objective: Balanced nutrition is of special importance in adolescence however, eating behaviors may be negatively influenced during this stage due to several factors. The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of a nutrition training program on nutrition literacy level and food habits of a group of adolescents.Method: Adolescent Nutritional Literacy Scale (ANLS) and Adolescent Food Habits Checklist (AFHC) was used to determine the nutrition literacy level and food habits of 200 highschool students in Istanbul between September 2018 and April 2019. Effect of a face to face training, for 8 hrs over 4 weeks on nutrition related topics, were investigated on nutrition literacy level and food habits of the students.Results: Mean age of the students was 15 ± 0,66 years and 57% comprised of females. ANLS and AFHC scores in general, were higher in females, however the difference was statistically significant (p <0,05) only in pre-test scores. The average adolescent nutrition literacy (ANLS) score in males were 3,31 out of 5,0 and remained unchanged after training. In females however, it significantly decreased from 3,56 to 3,44 (p <0,05). Out of 19, AFHC scores decreased significantly from 9,80 to 8,94 in males and 10,03 to 9,34 in females (p <0,05) following training. Conclusion: A short nutritional training was not sufficiently effective in reflecting the positive change in nutrition literacy level and food habits among adolescents. Possible reasons should be investigated in depth and more comprehensive and longer training should be provided to increase nutritional awareness.

Food habit of the adolescents in relation with socio-demographic variables in a selected high school in Khulna City

Background: The actions, reactions, and thoughts of an individual are influenced by other people or groups. Factors influencing food choice are not only based upon individual preferences, but are constrained by circumstances that are social (such as peer pressure), cultural and economic.
 Objectives:To find out the relation of adolescent’s food habit with their socio-demographical condition.
 Methods: This was a cross-sectional type of descriptive study which was carried out among the students of Rev. Paul’s high school, Gallamari, Khulna city with a view to assess the relation of adolescent’s food habit with their socio-demographical condition. The sample size was 217 which were selected by systematic sampling method from adolescent (10 year-16 year) students of that school. Data was collected according to a partially structured questionnaire by face to face interview administered by interviewer. The frequency distributions of the entire variables were checked by using SPSS 16.0 windows program. Chi-square test was applied to find out the association between food habits of adolescents with the socio-demographic variables.
 Results: In this study it was found that only 21.7% of respondents have snacking (fast food/dairy food) behaviour at least three times per week. Among 217 of the respondents, 116 (53.5%) were girls and 107 (49.3%) were in between 13yr-14yr of age. There was no statistically significant positive relation in gender and age of respondents with eating habits. Among the respondents, 60 (27.6%) fell into upper income group, out of them 25 (41.7%) respondents likes to eat fast food/dairy food. Again 32(39.5%) out of total 81 (37.3%) respondents whose mothers worked outside of home liked to eat fast food/dairy food. The test revealed that there was statistically significant positive relation between economic condition and mother’s occupation of respondents with their eating habits. It was found that 120 (55.3%) had peer influence on their food choice. The study result statistically suggested that the more an adolescent is influenced by peers and friends, the more unhealthy will be the adolescent’s eating habits. In summary, it would appear that peer emerged as the single best predictor of eating habits among adolescents.
 Conclusion: The findings of the result might be helpful for developing awareness among adolescents as well as parents and teachers regarding unhealthy behavior of adolescents to reduce the risk of unusual health outcome as well as to know about the associated factors which are related to unhealthy behavior, thus helpful to cut-off the factors from daily life style and become healthy citizen.
 Mediscope Vol. 7, No. 1: Jan 2020, Page 38-43

Comparison of plasma adipocytokines & C-reactive protein levels in healthy schoolgoing adolescents from private & government-funded schools of Delhi, India.

Background & objectives:Obesity-mediated chronic inflammatory state is primarily governed by lifestyle and food habits in adolescents and marked by alterations in the level of various inflammatory markers. This cross-sectional study was aimed to compare the inflammatory status of healthy Indian adolescents vis-à-vis their obesity profile. The inflammatory state of urban adolescents attending private and government-funded schools, and the relationship between inflammatory marker levels and anthropometric indices in the study participants from both groups were examined.Methods:A total of 4438 study participants (10-17 yr) were chosen from various schools of Delhi, India, and their anthropometric parameters were measured. Plasma adipocytokines (adiponectin, leptin and resistin) of the study participants were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were assayed by a biochemical analyzer. Metabolic syndrome-related risk factors such as waist circumference, hip circumference (HC), fasting glucose, fasting insulin, Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and triglycerides of normal-weight adolescents were also evaluated.Results:The level of leptin and CRP increased with increasing adiposity, whereas adiponectin levels were found to be negatively related to obesity. All plasma cytokine levels (adiponectin, leptin and resistin) were significantly elevated in female than male adolescents. Age-based classification revealed a distinct trend of variability in the levels of all the inflammatory markers among adolescents of varying age groups. Significant differences were observed between private and government schoolgoing adolescents in terms of anthropometric and inflammatory parameters, with higher adiposity indices in the former group. The relationship of plasma adipokine and CRP levels with various adiposity indices was found to be distinctly different between private and government schoolgoing students.Interpretation & conclusions:Inflammatory markers were significantly elevated in overweight/obese adolescents. The socio-economic condition of urban Indian schoolgoing adolescents reflecting lifestyle transition has profound effects on their adiposity indices and inflammatory states. Longitudinal studies in different regions of the country need to be done to further confirm the findings.

Expression of different religions and castes in determining food habits of adolescents

Expression of different religions and castes in determining food habits of adolescents

Iron-fortified lentils to improve iron (Fe) status among adolescent girls in Bangladesh - study protocol for a double-blind community-based randomized controlled trial

BackgroundLentils are generally considered to be a nutrient-dense food, and a good source of iron (Fe). This study aims to establish novel evidence of the effectiveness of the consumption of Fe-fortified lentils in improving the body Fe status and thus cognitive performance in non-pregnant adolescent girls in rural Bangladesh, compared to consumption of ordinary lentils.MethodsWe have designed a double-blind (both trial participants and outcome assessors), community-based, cluster-randomized controlled trial among 1260 Bangladeshi adolescent girls between the ages of 10–17 years who are non-smoking, not married, not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and generally healthy at the time of enrollment. The intervention will include three arms who will receive: (1) Fe-fortified lentils; (2) unfortified lentils; or (3) usual intake. Participants will be served a thick preparation of cooked Fe-fortified lentils (37.5 g raw lentils, approximately 200 g cooked lentils) 5 days per week for 85 feeding days (around 4 months) using a locally acceptable recipe. Lentils were fortified with Fe in the laboratory at the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. A subsample of participants (n = 360) will be randomly invited to be included in cognitive testing.DiscussionData on socio-demographic characteristics, household food security status, adolescent food habits and cognitive testing will be collected at baseline and endline (4 months). Venous blood samples will be collected at baseline, midline (2 months) and endline to measure adolescents’ Fe status. Computerized cognitive testing will include five common measures of attentional (three of attention) and mnemonic functioning (two of memory) carried out using DMDX software. The results of this study will be used to garner support for and to substantiate large-scale production and market expansion of Fe-fortified lentils, and will contribute to knowledge about how to enhance Fe status in adolescents worldwide in resource-poor settings, using staple food crops.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03516734. Registered on 24 May 2018.

Executive Functions and Dietary Behaviors in School-Aged Children

Background: Studies that have evaluated executive functions and dietary behaviors in school-aged children have found that deficits in executive functions are correlated with greater intake of high-caloric-low-nutritional foods and snacks and lower consumption of fruits and vegetables. However, since these studies analyzed executive functioning as a unidimensional outcome variable, the correlations between dietary behaviors and specific domains of executive functioning were not evaluated. The objective of the present study was to assess the associations between dietary behaviors and three domains of executive functioning (i.e., inhibition, working memory, planning/initiation skills) in a sample of school-aged children. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, one-hundred-two, 8th grade students from a public middle school in the United States (mean age = 13.91; SD = 0.51; 62.7% female) completed a demographic questionnaire, a self-report measure of executive functioning (Behavior rating inventory of executive function-BRIEF), and self-report measures of dietary behaviors (adolescent food habits checklist, diet subscale of the summary of diabetes self-care activities questionnaire). Their parents completed the parent version of the BRIEF. Pearson correlations and multiple linear regression analysis were conducted. Results: After controlling demographic factors (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, parent education), self-reported planning/initiation skills were associated with healthier eating habits (unstandardized estimate = -0.16; P < 0.01). Conclusions: These findings underscore the need for research evaluating the efficacy of techniques like implementation intentions that target planning/initiation skills in order to increase the consumption of healthy foods in school-aged children.

Food habits and obesity: a study in adolescents

Background: In India under nutrition was common but off late overweight and obesity, the diseases of over nutrition, has gained a foothold.Methods: This is a cross sectional study done in schools of Greater Noida city to see the food habits of adolescents and assess its impact on health in terms of being overweight and obesity. A total of 600 school children were included in the study. 4.0% (24) students were found to be obese while 12.8% (77) were overweight. Results: In this study, boys were more commonly overweight (44 out of 353, 7.3%) than girls (33 out of 247, 5.5%) while obesity prevalence was comparable in both the sexes (11 out of 353 i.e. 1.8% in boys and 13 out of 247 i.e. 2.1% in girls).Conclusions: Pearson’s correlation shows that BMI is significantly related to all the asked dietary habits at 0.05 levels and it is the frequency of having meals outside or skipping breakfast that is important.

Nutritional awareness among Adolescents

Aim: To create awareness about nutrition among the adolescents. Objective: To analyse the nutritional awareness among the adolescents. Background: Nutrition is the science that interprets the interaction between nutrients and the relation with growth,reproduction, health etc. It also involves the intake of food,its absorption and its use in the body. In today's fast moving world where one depends on fast food , the awareness of proper nutrition and its significance remains very important as once health depends on it.As old habits die hard , it is necessary for adolescents to have a proper intake of nutritional food as this habit continues into adulthood. The survey regarding the nutritional intake by adolescents were analysed by a questionnaire based study. Reason: To create awareness about proper food habits in adolescents as it has its effect on their performance in their daily life activities.

Assessment of Nutritional Status among Early Adolescent Girls (11-14 Years) Attending Government Schools of Visakhapatnam City

Introduction:Adolescence is a transition period between childhood and adulthood and they constitute 21.4% of the total population. Adolescent health and nutrition are important issues which have not received the attention it deserves in our country, especially in the context of a girl child. Hence an attempt was made to assess the nutritional status of early adolescents attending government schools.Methodology:A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among 102 early adolescent girls (11-14 years) attending government school in Visakhapatnam city.Study variables were age, religion, education of the mother, birth order, type of family, BMI, etc.Results:. Nearly 3/4 th (76.46%) of study population were in the age group of 12-13 years and their mean age was found to be 12.67 years.Regarding birth order, 38 were first born, 43 were second born, 20 were third born and one was fourth born.Weight of our adolescent girls ranged from 19 kgs to 64 kgs with mean weight of 36.5 kgs. Nearly 3/4 th (74.5%) of adolescent girls were having chronic energy deficiency (BMI <18.5). 24.5% were having normal BMI and one girl was overweight.At the time of study, on clinical examination 10 were found to be pale, 13 were having dental caries and one child was identified as having Bitot’s spots.Conclusion:It was found that large proportion of adolescent girls were undernourished. Changes in food habits of adolescents are required for bringing the improvements in the nutrition status of adolescents.

Inadequate sleep and unhealthy food habits in portuguese adolescents

Adolescence is a unique stage of life time that often promotes changes in sleep habits, meals frequency and body composition, reflecting on the physical, mental and social well-being. The aim of this study was to analyze sleep quality and food habits in adolescents of both sexes. And to determine whether the food consumed favor the regulation of sleep cycle in accordance with its nutritional properties. 143 Portuguese adolescents (15.6 ± 2.71 years old): 73 girls (15.16 ± 1.02 years old) and 70 boys (15.20 ± 1.10 years old) were evaluated by a questionnaire, which collected: anthropometric data (weight, height and body mass index-BMI); food habits from a semi-quantitative questionnaire and; sleep assessed by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Descriptive linear regression analysis and Pearson correlation coefficients were used. The significance level was 5%. Data was analyzed using SPSS, version 18.0. Most adolescents presented poor sleep quality ( n = 72;50.3%) and severe somnolence ( n = 52;36.4%). Adolescents consumed more macronutrients than recommended. On the other hand, skipping meals was very frequent ( n = 89;62.4%), as well as the consumption of snacks rich in fat and soft drinks. Adolescents with higher levels of energy intake showed poorest sleep quality and more daytime somnolence ( p < 0.05). Snacks and soft drinks consumption were associated to a high BMI (>30 Kg/m 2 ). Poor sleep quality and quantity can influence energy intake in adolescents and BMI. Energy balance was altered, which can compromises adolescents health and daily behaviors.

Study of the eating habits of the students attending the first 2 years at high school in Italy

The study involved 983 adolescents attending the first 2 years at high school (14–15 years) in Bra (Northern Italy). The research was aimed at studying the essentials of food habits of adolescents while in school, at home or away from home, their conditions and opinions about body weight, about sport practice and the satisfaction with their physical appearance. The involved students were given a questionnaire and anthropometric measurements were taken (weight and height). The percentage of underweight students was higher among female students than males (8.45 vs. 3.93 %), while boys tended to be overweight more than girls (8.05 vs. 4.02 %). The only obesity cases (n = 3) were found among boys. Female students attending the Professional Institute have a higher BMI than those at the Lyceum (21.97 vs. 21.03; P < 0.05). No significant differences in the BMI value have been found among male students attending different schools. The questionnaire results showed that almost half of the students do not have breakfast at home while they prefer coffee shops or vending machines. The BMI value of the students, who have breakfast at home is lower than that of the students, who almost never have breakfast (21.71 vs. 22.52; P < 0.05). 42 % of meals are not eaten together with the family, even if at home there is a person responsible for the preparation of meals. Sport is practiced by 58.5 % of males and 42.6 % of females in a competitive way and on a regular basis. 35 % of students are occasionally satisfied with their physical appearance; 13.3 % are never satisfied. A significant relationship can be found between the satisfying ratio and gender: 66.2 % of males are always or often satisfied, while 63.9 % of females are unsatisfied or poorly satisfied.

Assessment of nutritional status and food habits of adolescents attending centers for psychosocial care for alcohol and drugs in western Paraná, Brazil

This study aims to assess the nutritional status and dietary intake of users of a Psychosocial Care Center Alcohol and Drugs (AD CAPS) through field research. The sample consisted of 25 teens who are patrons of a CAPS AD in the west of Paraná. The field work was accomplished through a form and food frequency questionnaire. The analysis was done on a qualitative and quantitative perspective from the findings obtained. Of the adolescents studied, the majority are male and have 17 years of age, 76% use drugs like alcohol and tobacco and 64% used marijuana and its derivatives. In relation to nutritional status is the most eutrophic, ie, within the normal range, as the protocols used in the evaluation. In the analysis of frequency and habits, there was a good standard food diary, which contributes to the maintenance of the physical status of the subjects studied are not taken into account the biochemical profile. The ongoing implementation of studies on food consumption and nutritional assessment in the services provided by CAPS AD can serve as a strategy for improving the quality of life of adolescents.